: Schools Law Brief January 2020 How Do Immigration Reforms Affect Independent Schools? In December, the Queen's Speech outlined the new government's plans for immigration reform in 2020. We set out the forthcoming changes to immigration law, and how this impacts the independent schools sector... read more > 2020 - What Should Schools Expect from Employment Law? Whilst schools will be pleased to hear that 2020 is unlikely to be the busiest year for employment law changes there are still some significant developments​... read more > Funding New School Projects - Equality Before the Law? The charity sector recently made the news when two prominent schools turned down substantial donations to fund bursaries for underprivileged white boys. Where do charities stand when offered gifts on challenging terms?​ read more > Relationships and Sex Education - Get Your School Ready for September 2020 From September 2020 all schools teaching primary aged pupils will be required to teach relationships education and secondary schools relationships and sex education...  read more > Partner Organisations - Reporting Serious Incidents to the Charity Commission Charitable independent schools will be familiar with the need to report serious incidents to the Charity Commission and with the various iterations of its guidance. December 2019 saw the launch of new guidance...​ read more > Bank LIBOR Interest Rate Reforms - Meet SONIA School Bursars should be aware of upcoming reform of benchmark interest rates in the United Kingdom, particularly for those schools with long term loans based on the sterling LIBOR rate of interest... read more > Barney Northover bnorthover@vwv.co.uk 0117 314 5395 Comply with the latest harassment guidance from EHRC Offer Staff Equality and Diversity E-learning on  Find out more Events Annual Independent Schools Update  London - 30 January 2020 Investigation Seminar for Independent Schools London - 11 March 2020 Immigration Essentials for Independent Schools London - 12 March 2020   We respect your privacy, you can update your email preferences at any time. See our privacy page to find out how we use and protect your data. Subscribe Here This newsletter is sent in accordance with the EU Privacy and Electronic Communications Directive. Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC384033, registered office Narrow Quay House, Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA. A list of members may be inspected at the registered office. The term Partner means a member of Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP or a senior employee of equivalent standing. Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA 597329).A member of The Association of European Lawyers with representative offices throughout the EU & Central & Eastern Europe. DISCLAIMER: This publication is for guidance only. Reliance should not be placed upon it and nor should action be taken, without obtaining advice in respect of the specific circumstances applicable. We will be pleased to offer such advice or assistance. Problems viewing this email? View online